New signing Raheem Sterling says Arsenal is the 'perfect fit' for him, as is determined to be a part of the club's 'togetherness'.

The 29-year-old is determined to make a great impression in North London after his late move across the capital from Chelsea on deadline day.

“I’m buzzing. It’s one where we left it late but it’s one I was hoping for,” Sterling told the club.

“Looking at everything, I’m just like: ‘this is a perfect fit for me’, and I’m super happy that we got it over the line.

“It’s a perfect fit for myself to be at a football club like this, where you can see that hunger, that desire, year on year, they are pushing and pushing and pushing. That’s exactly how I am as a person.

“Each year you want to get better and do better than the previous year. Hopefully I can gel really well with the boys and get going.

“It’s time now to meet the boys, get settled in and hopefully now see some game time and make my mark.”

Delighted to be working with Arteta once again

Arteta worked with the forward at the Etihad, where the Gunners boss was assistant to Pep Guardiola from 2016 to 2019.

The prospect of playing for Arteta was too good to ignore - and Sterling can’t wait to be a part of the project Arteta is buiding at the Emirates.  

“I’ve been watching his journey because I spent some time with him at Manchester City, and to see him come in here and stamp his mark on this amazing football club, with this amazing history, it says a lot about him and the great job he is doing here,” Sterling said. 

“You can see the real togetherness, the journey that the boys are on, and the hunger. The togetherness is something I’m looking to be a part of.

“I’m really excited. There are always challenges and this is another challenge. It’s one that I’m relishing and I’ll really go out there and do my thing.”